The Phantom's Gold
A Canada, Cultural book. This was a wonderful, feel-good book which added a modern twist on the classic Treasure...
Thirteen-year-old William McCoy's life changed forever a year ago when his father died. Now, his mother is moving on.but William still wants to hold on to the past. He sneaks out one night and takes a bus to Lunenburg, Nova Scotia-his father's home town.But reuniting with his dad's family means more than just spending time with his grandparents and cousins; he also encounters the spirit of his great-grandfather, Bill "The Real" McCoy, a notorious rum-rummer who has been dead for more than seventy-five years.With his mother in Toronto fretting about his safety, and his extended family in Nova Scotia struggling to save their home, William takes to the seas in a high-stakes schooner race with more than money at stake; his family, his...
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- Pages: 196 pages
- ISBN: 9781770862661 / 0
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I found this book disappointing. While the storyline was somewhat interesting, the writing was too disjointed and loaded with phrases and terms a non-sailor is not going to follow. The main character, William, is a young boy dealing with his father's early passing and trying to help his grandparents through their own hardships. The... This was a wonderful, feel-good book which added a modern twist on the classic Treasure Island. The writing was well done, and the plotline was clever. A fast and easy read. Eric Murphy writes an exciting story for the grade 4-6 reader in The Phantom's Gold. With strong male and female adolescent characters, it should appeal to all young readers - especially those who love a good treasure hunt!
